All Rider Stories
23 stories shared by women riders across the UK.
The Ride I Never Thought I'd Take: Lili Myers on Dave Myers, Motorcycles and Riding Forward
After years sharing the road from the pillion seat, Lili Myers is discovering that it's never too late to find your own future on two wheels.
East Staffordshire · Yamaha 125
"I Have No Intention of Stopping Until I Can't Get My Leg Over"
Motorcycling has been a constant companion throughout my life. It has given me freedom, friendships, adventures and memories spanning more than seven decades.
Leyland, Lancashire · Honda Rebel
Half a Century in the Saddle
From riding a Solex in France at 14 to leading WIMA GB and earning Gold in the Round Britain Rally, Tyne shares nearly 50 years of life as a woman motorcyclist.
Wirral · Kawasaki ER-6F, Yamaha Virago 750.
Let's Be Brave
Inspired by her husband’s return to biking, Sarah discovered that the greatest adventure wasn’t sitting on the back—it was taking the handlebars for herself.
Buckingham · Yamaha XSR125.
Never Too Late: From a 17-Year-Old Moped Rider to Passing at 62
After decades away from riding, four Mod 1 attempts, a failed Mod 2 and plenty of self-doubt, determination finally earned her full licence just weeks before her 63rd birthday.
Dumfries · Honda NC750X DCT
The Road Has Always Been Calling
From learning to ride at 16 to rediscovering freedom after life's biggest challenges, Tara's motorcycle journey proves it's never just about the bike.
Warwick · Triumph Tiger 800 XRx
From Pillion Passenger to Proud Rider
A dropped bike, a fresh start, and the women who helped turn fear into freedom.
Laxey · Honda Hornet 750
Never Standing Still
From her first Honda Hornet to solo tours across Europe on a Kawasaki H2 SX, Verina Daly believes every ride should teach you something—and every journey should leave you ready to plan the next one.
Droxford · Kawasaki Ninja H2 SX.
In Need of Rescue
Why independence and confidence are recurring themes throughout Women on 2 Wheels.
Pamber Heath · Triumph Street Triple RS, Triumph Scrambler 900
Some Adventures Are Worth Waiting For
After an 18-year break to raise a family, Helen returned to biking and discovered that confidence, adventure and freedom were still waiting for her.
BMW GS1250
Carpe Diem: A Life Lived on Two Wheels
From a Monkey Bike in the woods to the Himalayan mountains, one rider shares a lifetime of adventure, friendship and saying yes to new experiences.
Melksham · Tiger Sport 660
The Silly Little Bike That Changed My Life
A once nervous 16-year-old simply wanted a way to get to college. Daisy never imagined one small motorcycle would shape her career, friendships and future family.
Crawley · Honda MSX125.
Retirement, Rallies and Gypsy Rose
Retirement brought more than extra time—it brought rallies, new friendships and the motorcycle Jo had always dreamed of owning.
Norfolk · Harley-Davidson Sportster XL1200C, Honda Shadow 750
My Biking Tribe Is Like a Pack of Golden Retrievers
An angry, perimenopausal biker chick explains why motorcycles are brilliant—but biker friends are priceless.
Honda CB1000, Suzuki GSX-8R
"Why I Refuse to Let Overthinking Win"
After learning to ride at 47, overcoming self-doubt and finding her own confidence, one rider is still writing the next chapter of her motorcycling story.
Blackpool · Honda Shadow 750
"The Purple Phoenix on My Back"
From surviving life's darkest moments to helping others through volunteering, Mel's journey shows the powerful role motorcycling can play in recovery and resilience.
Triumph Tiger 900, Honda CBF, Yamaha Fazer
"I Promised Myself I'd Follow My Dream"
"I'm enjoying every mile, every adventure and every opportunity to keep following the dream I finally decided to chase".
BMW R1250 GS
Back In The Saddle
"Sometimes a passion can lie dormant for years. But if it's truly part of who you are, it never really goes away"
Norfolk · Triumph Trident 660, Yamaha XT500, Yamaha XT225 Serow.
"Should I Make Jam or Learn to Ride a Motorcycle?"
After a bereavement in 2014, Audrey took a chance on something completely new. Ten years later, she's still discovering where motorcycling can take her.
Warwickshire · Triumph Speed Twin 900
No Gears, No Clutch, No Limits
After walking away from her first CBT, Beckiy discovered that the right bike can unlock confidence, freedom and a whole new world of adventure.
Bristol · Vmoto Stash
"That Was the Best Decision of Our Lives"
What started with a holiday in Sicily led to a decade of adventures across the UK and Europe on two wheels.
Honda Rebel 500
"Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul"
From a teenage moped rider to owning five motorcycles and living the dream on the Isle of Man.
IOM · Harley-Davidson V-Rod Muscle 1250, Ducati Monster 937, BMW F750GS, BMW S1000RR and Kawasaki ZX-6R.
"I Feel Privileged to Call Myself a Biker"
From pillion passenger to confident adventure rider, she discovered motorcycling later in life and hasn't looked back. Now riding a BMW F850GS, she enjoys touring across Europe and inspiring other women to embrace life on two wheels.
Durham · BMW F850GS